One pulled from roof of burning home

 

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ONE PULLED FROM ROOF OF BURNING HOME

NORTH SIDE HOME SUFFERS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE

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Firefighters rescued an occupant who escaped to the roof near a second-story window to get away from a fire that significantly damaged a home in north Spokane early today. No one was injured by the 3 am blaze at 4908 N. Nelson.

 

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire that damaged the rear exterior of the house, first-floor kitchen area, second floor and attic, but have said it is possibly suspicious in nature. Damage was estimated at $25,000.

 

Fire crews could see fire and smoke on the back side of the structure when they arrived. The fire had also extended to the interior of the home.

 

Firefighters used a ladder to help one occupant climb off the roof. A second occupant was also uninjured. Twenty-eight firefighters responded.

 

Avista turned off gas and electrical service to the damaged structure. Red Cross provided shelter and services to two occupants.

 

 

 

Brian Coddington | City of Spokane | Director of Communications and Marketing

509.625.6740 | fax 509.625.6563 |bcoddington@spokanecity.org| spokanecity.org